Archer turned coach Rahul Banerjee

New Delhi: When it comes to Indian archery, Rahul Banerjee It is a name that has earned respect for a long time. An experienced archer and Olympian, Banerjee, who represented India at the 2012 London Olympics, has now seamlessly transitioned into shaping the next generation of elite archers.It seems archery runs in Rahul’s family. His sister, Dola Banerjee, is a distinguished international archer, and together they have represented the country at the top level for many years. But the recurve archer’s journey has taken a decisive turn from racing for medals to making minds.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The defining moment of his competitive career came at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, where he became the first Indian archer to win a gold medal in the event. Years later, the focus has shifted from personal glory to giving back. Now training some of India’s best players, Banerjee intends to address the final hurdle for Indian archery on the global stage.“Archery is a mental game,” Banerjee said, keeping an eye on Deepika KumariThe performance at the National Ranking Archery Championships last week, which was an important event for Deepika and her coach Rahul as they look to perform better ahead of the upcoming Asian Games qualification events. “At the level Indian archery is at today, the only thing stopping us from winning big medals like the Olympics is mental pressure.”For Banerjee, the solution lies not just in technology but in clarity of process. “It’s easy to say ‘mental training’, but what does it mean? First of all, we need to know exactly what our shooting form is, what we need to execute. That’s where we started by refining the basics.”His methods reflect a modern, holistic approach. Meditation, visualization, breathing techniques and even reading during training sessions have become part of the routine.